Step 1.

Some routers & modems work best with port forwarding if you have a static local IP.
Manually set your network interface card ( NIC ) to use a static ip address.
You can also download my FREE Simple Static IP tool to set it for you.

Step 2.

Open your favorite web browser and input your routers ip address in the address bar.
Please note that you must have the http:// in order to connect to your router/modem properly.

Need help finding you router IP address? Click here

Step 3.

Some router/modems require a username and/or password, if yours requires it, enter the routers username and password here.

If you have changed it and don't remember it you may have to reset your device to factory default using the reset button on most routers.

Step 4.

Once logged into your router click on "Setup"

Once the page has loaded click on "Advanced Settings"

Then click on "Firewall"

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Step 5.

Enter the computers IP address in "Private IP"

In "Private Port" enter the starting port to be forwarded.
Example: 2100

Next choose the "Type" you want to use.

In "Public Port" enter the ending port you want to be forwarded.
Example: 3100

Repeat step 5 for any more ports you want to forward.

Click on "Enter"

All Done!

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Step 1.

Some routers & modems work best with port forwarding if you have a static local IP.
Manually set your network interface card ( NIC ) to use a static ip address.
You can also download my FREE Simple Static IP tool to set it for you.

Step 2.

Open your favorite web browser and input your routers ip address in the address bar.
Please note that you must have the http:// in order to connect to your router/modem properly.

Need help finding you router IP address? Click here

Step 3.

Some router/modems require a username and/or password, if yours requires it, enter the routers username and password here.

If you have changed it and don't remember it you may have to reset your device to factory default using the reset button on most routers.

Step 4.

Once logged into your router click on "NAT Setting"

Once the page has loaded click on "Virtual Server"

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Step 5.

Once the page has loaded be sure to check "Enable Virtual Server" to yes.

Under "Virtual Server List" click on "Add"

In "Port Range" enter the port range to be forwarded.
Example: 3100-4100

Enter the computers IP address in "Local IP"

Under "Local Port" enter the starting port to be forwarded.
Example: 3100

Choose a "Protocol No."

Give your entry a name under "Description"

Click "Apply"

Repeat step 5 for any more ports you want to forward.

All Done!

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Step 1.

Some routers & modems work best with port forwarding if you have a static local IP.
Manually set your network interface card ( NIC ) to use a static ip address.
You can also download my FREE Simple Static IP tool to set it for you.

Step 2.

Open your favorite web browser and input your routers ip address in the address bar.
Please note that you must have the http:// in order to connect to your router/modem properly.

Need help finding you router IP address? Click here

Step 3.

Some router/modems require a username and/or password, if yours requires it, enter the routers username and password here.

If you have changed it and don't remember it you may have to reset your device to factory default using the reset button on most routers.

Step 4.

Once logged into your router click on "NAT Setting"

Once the page has loaded click on "Virtual Server"

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Step 5.

Once the page has loaded be sure to check "Enable Virtual Server" to yes.

Under "Virtual Server List" click on "Add"

In "Port Range" enter the port range to be forwarded.
Example: 3100-4100

Enter the computers IP address in "Local IP"

Under "Local Port" enter the starting port to be forwarded.
Example: 3100

Choose a "Protocol No."

Give your entry a name under "Description"

Click "Apply"

Repeat step 5 for any more ports you want to forward.

All Done!

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Step 1.

Some routers & modems work best with port forwarding if you have a static local IP.
Manually set your network interface card ( NIC ) to use a static ip address.
You can also download my FREE Simple Static IP tool to set it for you.

Step 2.

Open your favorite web browser and input your routers ip address in the address bar.
Please note that you must have the http:// in order to connect to your router/modem properly.

Need help finding you router IP address? Click here

Step 3.

Some router/modems require a username and/or password, if yours requires it, enter the routers username and password here.

If you have changed it and don't remember it you may have to reset your device to factory default using the reset button on most routers.

Step 4.

Once logged into your router click on "Firewall"

Once the page has loaded click on "Virtual Servers"

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Step 5.

Enter a name for your entry in "Application Name"

In "WAN Side Ports" enter the starting ports to be forwarded.
Example: 2100, 3100, 4000

Next choose the "Protocol" you want to use.

In "LAN Side Ports" enter the ending port you want to be forwarded.
Example: 2500, 3600, 4500

Enter the computers IP address in "LAN IP Address"

Be sure to check "Enabled"

Repeat step 5 for any more ports you want to forward.

Click on "Save"

All Done!

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